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Accidental damage, normalNormal wear and power surges are no longer an issue with these comprehensive and affordable plans. We even pay to ship your gear for repairs. More details.

Covers much more than the original manufacturer's warranty:

Damage due to unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and impacts

Damage due to normal wear and tear

Damage caused by lightning/power surge

Damage due to dust, internal heat, humidity, heavy usage

No Lemon Policy on merchandise over $200- if it fails for the same reason 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown

Complete refund in the event of failure or substandard performance on merchandise under $200 (Gift Certificate sent for the full price plus applicable sales tax paid)

Manufacturer's Specs Coverage -- The product does not need to fail to be covered. If the product does not perform as it did the first day you bought it, we will repair or replace it so that it does

Free shipping to and from repair facility

Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold

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Qu-16 takes compact digital mixing to a new level with innovative design and exceptional functionality combining to create a superb professional mixing experience. Bristling with all the features you'd expect from a top of the range digital console and incorporating technologies pioneered on Allen & Heath's GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-16 has the power and pedigree to deliver class-leading audio performance. Whether you're switching from analog or updating your digital desk, it's time to experience the new digital with Qu-16.

AnalogiQTM PreampsQu-16's sixteen AnalogiQTM total recall preamps feature zero crossing detection and an advanced padless 1dB step gain stage, closely allied to the DSP for optimal gain accuracy and audio transparency. The analogue signal is captured by high class, low latency 24bit analogue to digital converters matched to high quality 24bit digital to analogue converters to deliver the required outputs. The AnalogiQTM design has been refined over many months to offer superb transparency, minimal distortion and an ultra-low noise floor, with a warm, musical sound that is missing from some digital consoles.

The Mixing ExperienceHaving massive processing power and advanced functionality is great, but it counts for nothing if you can't access the controls you need in a heartbeat. Once you start using Qu-16 you'll sense the years of Allen & Heath's research into ergonomics and hands-on mixing experience that their team has drawn upon to deliver a wonderfully natural layout and workflow. It's not about recreating an analogue interface, it's about creating an experience that's fluid, comfortable and intuitive for novices, digital natives and old school road warriors alike, making all the benefits of digital mixing technology readily accessible to all.

Touch ControlThe 800 x 480, sixteen million colour Touchscreen and its dedicated data encoder form the heart of the Qu-16 interface, providing super-fast, easy access to all settings. The user-friendly interface has been designed with clarity in mind. Dedicated keys and screen tabs quickly guide you to meter and RTA views, FX racks, channel processing, USB audio control, scenes, setup menus and much more.

The SuperStripAll your key processing tools are presented in a clean layout on the SuperStrip, with 1 function per physical control. The SuperStrip is complemented by an onscreen Touch Channel for intuitive access to full processing parameters without clutter or complex menu structures. Processing for Mono and Stereo inputs includes trim, polarity, HPF, gate, insert, 4 band PEQ, compressor and delay. The main LR and the Mono mixes have controls for Insert, 1/3 octave GEQ, compressor and delay. The Stereo mixes provide Insert, 4-band PEQ, compressor, delay and balance control.

Fader AutomationMoving faders started as an expensive option in the studio desks of the 80s, and later became the norm with the advent of digital technology. Nevertheless some entry-level digital mixers lack this precious commodity which is a fundamental part of the Total Recall approach. Fader automation is essential for rapid mixing, especially when you're dealing with multiple monitor mixes - just press a mix key and the faders immediately fly to the send levels for that mix. Qu-16 features 17 motorized ALPS faders, 16 arranged over 2 layers, allowing instant access to all channels and masters in a compact space, plus a dedicated master fader which dynamically follows the mix selection. A third, Custom layer is available for ad-hoc user strip layout, where any combination of Inputs, FX Sends, FX Returns and Mix masters can be assigned.

iLive FXQu-16's dynamics and FX algorithms are derived from the FX used in Allen & Heath's iLive pro touring series. Some of the world's most respected audio engineers have chosen to use iLive's FX on tour in preference to top-end plug-ins and external FX units. Qu-16 boasts 4 stereo iLive FX engines, featuring lovingly crafted emulations of legendary classic reverbs, gated reverbs, delays, modulators, flangers and more. The FX library has the ability to grow with future firmware releases. FX are returned to the mix on dedicated return channels, so you're not tying up your mono and stereo input channels. Each Stereo FX Return has a dedicated 4 band PEQ.

Total RecallTrue digital mixing is about being able to save and recall scenes (snapshots) at the press of a button. Qu-16 can store up to 100 full Scenes for recall at will. Channels and mixes can be made Safe from Scene recall. For example, if an instrument or mic gets swapped out after the soundcheck, the channel can be made safe to avoid settings being overridden by Scene recalls. Or if a broadcast feed or walk-in iPod is added last-minute before the show kicks off, that mix or channel can be made safe from any scene change. In addition, single parameter updates can be blocked using per scene Recall Filters or a Global Recall Filter. So if you tweak the graphic EQ to reflect the room response when the audience gets in, you can block this to prevent any overwriting at scene change. Custom settings for each EQ, compressor, channel or FX can be saved as Library presets. This lets you store your tried and tested EQ setting for your favourite vocal mic or reverb pattern and apply it to other channels or shows. Libraries, Scenes and the complete Show configuration can be saved to a USB key, so you can carry the show with you, ready to use on another Qu-16.

USB Audio StreamingQu-16's built-in interface streams multitrack audio to your Mac channel 1 to 16, the Main LR mix and 3 selectable stereo pairs.The returns from the Mac can be assigned to the 16 Mono channels plus stereos. The interface is class-compliant on Mac OS X - which means it's truly plug â??n play, with no need to install a driver. It will be recognized straightaway by any DAW supporting Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, Reaper, and Pro Tools. Standard MIDI control is tunnelled over the USB connection so you can easily map the faders to the tracks of your favourite DAW. Alternatively, a MIDI driver is available for use with the Ethernet port.

Qu-DriveForget soundcard drivers and software setup, Qu-16 has an integrated multitrack USB recorder, providing 18 channels of 48kHz 24bit recording and playback straight to / from your USB hard drive. Capturing multitrack recordings of your shows has never been so easy. A selectable stereo pair can be recorded alongside the 16 Mono channels, and multitrack audio can be played back to the 16 Mono channels plus ST1. On top of this, Qu-Drive also provides stereo recording, patchable from any pair of Mix outputs, the Main LR (pre, post, or summed to mono) or even the PAFL bus, with 2- track stereo playback to ST3.

ARMed to the HiltQu-16 is equipped with 5 cores of high efficiency ARM core processing, with dedicated ARM cores running the touchscreen display and surface, USB streaming, Qu-Drive multi-channel USB recording / playback, Ethernet and fader automation. Between them the ARM cores provide state-of-the-art processing, working in parallel to deliver extensive control, instant-on operation, and lightning-fast response. The mixer's DSP farm exploits next generation dual core DSPs, giving 10 DSP cores, with 8 dedicated to the channel and mix processing alone. With so much DSP power under the hood the channel processing is only using a fraction of capacity, so Qu-16 is future-proofed, with ample room for updates and extra functionality. The Qu-16 DSP architecture employs varied bit depths, tailored to specific algorithms, with 48 bits on critical EQ functions and a 56 bit accumulator on the mix bus where it really counts, allowing every nuance of the audio to be captured in the final mix.

The Shape of Things to ComeMade from 18 gauge, cold-rolled Zintec steel, Qu-16's distinctive frame is designed for strength, rigidity and ease of rack mounting. Silence is a precious commodity in the live or studio environment, which is why nobody wants those moments of stillness ruined by the whirring of fans coming from the mix position. Qu-16's sleek profile generates optimal airflow through the mixer, eliminating the need for any fans. The shape has some unexpected benefits too. The space beneath the mixer is incredibly useful for keeping a USB drive, talkback mic, cue sheet and other clutter tucked out of the way.

Qu-PadAdd the Qu-Pad iPad app to your Qu-16 setup and you're free to adjust the monitors on stage, roam around the venue whilst tweaking the PA, and then mix the show from the heart of the audience. Qu-Pad connects to the mixer over Wi-Fi* and gives instant access to all live mixing parameters and settings. Qu-Pad requires the connection of a Wi-Fi router or access point to the Qu-16 Network port.

ME Personal Mixing SystemQu-16 is fully compatible with Allen & Heath's ME Personal Mixing System. Any number of ME-1 personal mixers can be chained from the dSNAKE port (or from an AR2412 Stagebox if you've got one connected to the dSNAKE port). Each performer can be given tailored control over their own mix, leaving the engineer free to focus on the audience experience. Find out more at allen-heath.com/ME

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A must have swiss army knife of features and tools and legendary A&H quality.

I have been active in the music industry since 1974 and recently was looking to upgrade some of my older systems with some fresh gear. After pricing a mixer and all the outboard components I wanted, (compressors, eq's, efx, racks,) George at the Rockford Il GC told me "right now you are a few hundred away from a digital mixer that has all of that built in". I thought about it a for a few minutes and decided to go with it. Retooling from decades of analog sound was a bit of a learning curve at first but with the plethora of tools built into this console you cannot go wrong. This unit single handedly replaces a roll around rack full of tools and the sound is incredible and you also have Allen & Heath's renown reputation of quality desks in a small package that's expandable with a few add on's.
This is a no-brainer. If you are in the market for a new desk and all you old analog dogs like me that are a bit intimidated by digital consoles, yes you are facing a bit of a learning curve but it's not as bad as it looks. One thing for sure, the worst part of this unit is its user manual, which is probably one of the worst I have seen, as it is targeted at someone who has already run a digital console, but the you tube tutorials save the day and once you grasp the internal patching you will be off and rolling in no time and the combinations are endless, plus you have its own internal multi-track recording capabilities which you will never find in analog desks, and I can go on and on, just visit the A&H website and read up on it.
My thanks to George and Gene at the Rockford GC for all the help and for twisting my arm to try this. Now that I have one it's hard to picture doing a gig without it. Yeah it's a bit of a budget bite but your back will thank you for it and the endless amount of add ons and patch cables and things you are removing from the audio chain make up more than the difference. Like the tv commercial about the spaghetti sauce says, "Its in there". This desk is all you will need to future proof your system for years to come. Just buy it, you will not regret it.

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Fantastic mixer

So I finally pulled the trigger on a digital mixer and the one I chose was the Allen &Heath.
I am so pleased I waited a while till they became available. I love this mixer...it does everything I need it to do. The only things this mixer does not have are two things that do not bother me. One is scribble strips and the other is non expandability. Not bothered about either quite frankly as this baby is easy to operate, really well laid out, is simple to connect to an iPad and gives me the ability to record 16 channels onto a thumb drive!!!
Oh bliss...... I would recommend this mixer to anyone looking to make the switch to the digitsl world. Especially anyone who has been using the mixwiz. The transition is seamless....
I can now sell my mixwiz, my multi effects processor, my 3 compressors, my gate, my 6 graphic EQ's, my parametric EQ and the rack it all had to be transported in.

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